Coconut Oil Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by DietWorks
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Coconut Oil against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Coconut Oil is a dietary supplement by DietWorks with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin and hair care, source of dietary fats (mcts), hydration with coconut water.Based on those ingredients, 348 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are organic Coconut Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Coconut Oil by DietWorks
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
DietWorks Coconut Oil is a softgel capsule containing 8 active ingredients—all fatty acids derived from coconut oil and similar sources. The main players are caprylic acid, capric acid, lauric acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, myristic acid, stearic acid, and linoleic acid.
These are the natural fats that make up coconut oil and give it its potential health effects. The product also contains inactive ingredients (gelatin, medium chain triglycerides, vegetable glycerin, titanium dioxide color, and shell ingredients) that serve as fillers and capsule materials.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for coconut oil and its fatty acids is limited. Oleic acid—one of the active ingredients—is possibly effective for lowering cholesterol and supporting heart health, based on preliminary research.
Caprylic acid and lauric acid have been studied for conditions like epilepsy, essential tremor, bronchitis, and herpes, but the evidence is too weak or sparse to rate them as effective. We simply don't have enough reliable data to say whether this product will deliver the results you're hoping for.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Caprylic acid is generally well tolerated in the short term, though some people report mild abdominal discomfort, changes in taste, dizziness, headache, and fatigue. Lauric acid may cause nausea, especially at higher doses.
Because lauric acid is a saturated fat, large amounts in your diet will raise both LDL (bad) and HDL (good) cholesterol, though it doesn't appear to raise triglycerides. The ingredients here occur naturally in food, but supplement-level doses aren't as well studied, so talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting if you have any health conditions or concerns.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding safety data is incomplete—lauric acid is rated likely safe in pregnancy, but caprylic acid and oleic acid lack firm safety profiles for these periods.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you use antihypertensive drugs (blood pressure medications), warfarin or other blood thinners, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or diabetes medications. Caprylic acid may lower blood pressure further and increase drug levels in your system; oleic acid may boost diabetes medication effects.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
DietWorks Coconut Oil is a blend of fatty acids found naturally in coconut. If you take blood pressure medications, blood thinners, NSAIDs, or diabetes drugs, you need to check your exact medications with your pharmacist or doctor before starting this product.
The evidence that it works for most claims is weak. Talk it over with your own healthcare provider to decide whether it's right for you.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 8 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 23, 2014.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Coconut Oil, straight from the product label.
| Brand | DietWorks |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 035046081799 |
| Net contents | 90 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 23, 2014 |
| DSLD ID | 33131 |
| Product type | Botanical With Nutrients |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Coconut Oil by DietWorks, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 {Calories} | -- |
| Stearic Acid | 16 mg | -- |
| Calories from Fat | 25 {Calories} | -- |
| Total Fat | 2.5 Gram(s) | 4% |
| Protein | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 Gram(s) | 12% |
| Caprylic Acid | 92 mg | -- |
| Capric Acid | 80 mg | -- |
| Lauric Acid | 880 mg | -- |
| Linoleic Acid | 16 mg | -- |
| Oleic Acid | 100 mg | -- |
| Palmitic Acid | 120 mg | -- |
| Myristic Acid | 260 mg | -- |
| organic Coconut Oil | 2000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Vegetable Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide color, Shell Ingredients
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
DIRECTIONS: FOR ADULTS, TAKE 2 SOFTGELS DAILY, PREFERABLY WITH A MEAL AS A DIETARY SUPPLEMENT.
Precautions
-Keep out of reach of children.
-Do not use if inner seal is broken.
Storage
-Store at 15-30(0)C (59-86(0)F). -Protect from heat, light and moisture.
General Statements
- Natural Source of Energy - Rich in MCT's
ORGANIC VIRGIN OIL
HEALTHY WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formula
100% ORGANIC COCONUT OIL - 2000 mg Per Serving
Brand IP Statement(s)
(C) 2013 CopyrightDietWorks(TM) All rights reserved.
General
ITEM# N8179
Seals/Symbols
Made in the U.S.A.
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Coconut Oil by DietWorks label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Coconut Oil by DietWorks
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container45 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Protein
Organic Coconut Oil
Interacts with86 drugs
Coconut is a nutritious tropical food enjoyed as oil, water, milk, and flesh, and it is generally safe to eat in normal food amounts. While some uses...
Organic Coconut Oil monograph & interactions- › Stearic Acid
- › Caprylic Acid
- › Capric Acid
- › Lauric Acid
- › Linoleic Acid
- › Oleic Acid
- › Palmitic Acid
- › Myristic Acid
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Vegetable Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide color, Shell Ingredients. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Coconut Oil by DietWorks Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
DietWorks Coconut Oil contains several fatty acids, and two of them—caprylic acid and oleic acid—have documented interactions with medications.
The most serious concern is caprylic acid's moderate-severity interaction with blood pressure drugs (antihypertensives). Animal research suggests caprylic acid may lower blood pressure further, potentially causing dangerously low readings when combined with these medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Caprylic acid also has moderate interactions with blood thinners like warfarin (Coumadin) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen). In lab studies, caprylic acid may increase how much of these drugs stay in your bloodstream by displacing them from protein-binding sites, though this hasn't been confirmed in humans yet.
Oleic acid carries a moderate interaction with diabetes medications—preliminary research suggests it may boost their blood-sugar-lowering effects, which could increase hypoglycemia risk.
We couldn't check stearic acid, capric acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, and myristic acid because we hold no monograph data for them. Lauric acid was checked and has no documented interactions.
Altogether, these interactions span 348 individual medications. Run your exact medications through the tool on this page before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Coconut Oil interact with 348 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 2 ingredients in Coconut Oil interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. organic Coconut Oil
AcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Coconut Oil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Acarbose interactionOrganic Coconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Coconut Oil + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Acebutolol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Coconut Oil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Acetohexamide interactionOrganic Coconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Coconut Oil + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Coconut Oil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Albiglutide interactionOrganic Coconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Coconut Oil + Albiglutide interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Aliskiren interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Coconut Oil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Alogliptin interactionOrganic Coconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Coconut Oil + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Coconut Oil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionOrganic Coconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Coconut Oil + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Coconut Oil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionOrganic Coconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Coconut Oil + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs, Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Ammonium Chloride interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Coconut Oil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionOrganic Coconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Coconut Oil + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Aprocitentan interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Aspirin interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
How Aspirin, Butalbital interacts with Coconut Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Coconut Oil with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
organic Coconut Oil
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research suggests that coconut milk might increase insulin levels and/or decrease blood glucose levels.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Coconut Oil, from the product label.
DietWorks
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- DietWorks
- Street Address
- 6 Henderson Drive
- City
- West Caldwell
- State
- NJ
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The Full Monographs Behind Coconut Oil’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Coconut
Interacts with 86 drugsCoconut is a nutritious tropical food enjoyed as oil, water, milk, and flesh, and it is generally safe to eat in normal food amounts. While some uses (like skin moisturizing and hydration) h...
Read the full Coconut monograph → Herb & supplement monographCaprylic Acid
Interacts with 262 drugsCaprylic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil that is popularly used for yeast overgrowth and gut health. While laboratory studies show it has antimicro...
Read the full Caprylic Acid monograph → Herb & supplement monographLauric Acid
Lauric acid is a medium-to-long-chain saturated fatty acid found in coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and breast milk. It is studied for possible antimicrobial and skin benefits, but solid human...
Read the full Lauric Acid monograph → Herb & supplement monographOleic Acid
Interacts with 86 drugsOleic acid is a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat found mainly in olive oil, canola oil, avocados, and nuts. As part of a Mediterranean-style diet, it is widely viewed as a healthier replace...
Read the full Oleic Acid monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Coconut Oil's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 42 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Caprylic Acid 5 references
- Massolini G, Aubry AF, McGann A, Wainer IW. Determination of the magnitude and enantioselectivity of ligand binding to rat and rabbit serum albumins using immobilized-protein high performance liquid chromatography stationary phases. Biochem Pharmacol 1993 PubMed
- Kristev A, Mitkov D, Lukanov Y, Chapkynov P. The effect of octanoic fatty acid on the cardiovascular system of the guinea pig. Cor Vasa 1989;31(4):321-7.
- Hayball PF, Holman JW, Nation RL. Influence of octanoic acid on the reversible protein binding of ketorolac enantiomers to human serum albumin (HSA): comparative liquid chromatographic studies using a HSA chiral stationary phase. J Chromatogr B Biomed App PubMed
- Noctor TA, Wainer IW, Hage DS. Allosteric and competitive displacement of drugs from human serum albumin by octanoic acid, as revealed by high-performance liquid affinity chromatography, on a human serum albumin-based stationary phase. J Chromatogr 1992;5 PubMed
- Voller B, Lines E, McCrossin G, et al. Dose-escalation study of octanoic acid in patients with essential tremor. J Clin Invest. 2016;126(4):1451-7. PubMed
Lauric Acid 8 references
- Brown KE, Leong K, Huang CH, et al. Gelatin/chondroitin 6-sulfate microspheres for the delivery of therapeutic proteins to the joint. Arthritis Rheum 1998;41:2185-95. PubMed
- de Roos N, Schouten E, Katan M. Consumption of a solid fat rich in lauric acid results in a more favorable serum lipid profile in healthy men and women than consumption of a solid fat rich in trans-fatty acids. J Nutr 2001;131;242-5. PubMed
- Temme EH, Mensink RP, Hornstra G. Comparison of the effects of diets enriched in lauric, palmitic, or oleic acids on serum lipids and lipoproteins in healthy women and men. Am J Clin Nutr 1996;63:897-903. PubMed
- Denke MA, Grundy SM. Comparison of effects of lauric acid and palmitic acid on plasma lipids and lipoproteins. Am J Clin Nutr 1992;56:895-8. PubMed
- Tholstrup T, Marckmann P, Vessby B, Sandstrom B. Effect of fats high in individual saturated fatty acids on plasma lipoprotein[a] levels in young healthy men. J Lipid Res 1995;36;1447-52. DOI
- Francois CA, Connor SL, Wander RC, Connor WE. Acute effects of dietary fatty acids on the fatty acids of human milk. Am J Clin Nutr 1998;67:301-8. PubMed
- Tholstrup T, Marckmann P, Jespersen J, Sandstrom B. Fat high in stearic acid favorably affects blood lipids and factor VII coagulant activity in comparison with fats high in palmitic acid or high in myristic and lauric acids. Am J Clin Nutr 1994;59:371-7. PubMed
- McVeay C, Fitzgerald PCE, Ullrich SS, Steinert RE, Horowitz M, Feinle-Bisset C. Effects of intraduodenal administration of lauric acid and L-tryptophan, alone and combined, on gut hormones, pyloric pressures, and energy intake in healthy men. Am J Clin Nu PubMed
Oleic Acid 19 references
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